The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours

Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementiaThe city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decadeA hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmedA study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day

The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveriesVolunteers planted 10000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation project

A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe

Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous yearThe national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usageA new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade

A major car manufacturer recalled 580000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking systemA study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults

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• ·Candle company donates portion of sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·Inflation in food prices rose by 8% year-on-year prompting concerns about food security for low-income households
• ·A fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A major airline launched new direct flights to Asian cities to boost tourism
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator-friendly plants to support bees
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teams
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community members
• ·A famous author won a prestigious literary prize for contributions to contemporary literature
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will use 100% recycled fabric in its new collection
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts reduces risk of heart disease